I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
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Etymology: tip (X)
: an indication, hint, or warning of an otherwise unknown fact, development, or move : tip , giveaway
the only tip-off on his rank was the way the men addressed him — Dave Richardson
the mysterious informer whose tip-off had brought them to witness the drug-running operation — Darrell Berrigan
the production of certain … men's gloves or underwear might provide a tip-off on an impending military expedition — S.A.Rice & J.W.Kappel
watch the blocking back for the tip-off as to where the play is going — A.J.Yunevich
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II. noun
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Etymology: tip (VI)
: the act or an instance of putting the ball in play in basketball by a jump ball